The author is a retired United Methodist pastor, having served in Arizona, Georgia, and California. He is a graduate of Arizona State University, and of Candler School of Theology, Emory University...view moreThe author is a retired United Methodist pastor, having served in Arizona, Georgia, and California. He is a graduate of Arizona State University, and of Candler School of Theology, Emory University. He is married to Ann Elaine (Brashear) Poole and has three daughters and a son.view less